Opasquia Times
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:42
Long time swim instructor acknowledged
If you grew up in The Pas and learned how to swim here, there’s a good chance that you had Mrs. Cherlyn Cain as your swim instructor. Cain has been a dedicated lifeguard and swim instructor in the community for at least 40 years. She got her start in learning…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:40
No thanks!
The recent drug poisoning in The Pas that cost one young man his life has sparked a movement and campaign to get young people to say no thanks to recreational drug use. Joseph Fourre recently lost his son Harlen, due to drug poisoning and he wants to change the narrative…
Wednesday, 24 May 2023 08:37
CEDF launches new tourism kiosks in the north
In an effort to books tourism in northern Manitoba, the Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) has recently launched one their newest development. CEDF has been creating economic development initiatives to strengthen the local economy and promote the north. “We are a Provincial Crown Corporation and the lead economic development agency…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:45
Creating a snarky work of art one plate at a time
For many, being snarky or witty seems to be an art form that is most commonly spotted in memes on the Internet. A meme can be described as an amusing or interesting item that consists of a captioned picture with a witty or crude saying that is spread widely online…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:35
Pride Drag Show to showcase some big name talent
June is Pride month and the Tri-Community Pride group is getting ready for some events and celebrations during that timeframe. To start things off, there will be a Tri-Community Pride Drag Show on June 6 featuring drag performers Shonali, Mia Beretta, Karma K, Roxie, Stony Mac, Ivana Beer and Iphelia…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:33
Girl Guides take action for a better world
On Monday April 24th all branches of Girl Guides including Sparks, Embers (formally known as Brownies), Guides, Pathfinders and their Guiders came together to celebrate Earth day and tidy up our community. Girls gave up their weekly meeting time, gathered in pairs and set out to pick up trash. Before…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:30
Vigil created a safe environment to honour loved ones
The tri-community area held a few different events to commemorate National Red Dress Day. KB Memorial, in partnership with MKO MMIWG Liaison Unit, hosted a Celebrate and Commemorate Vigil to remember the murdered and missing Indigenous people (MMIP) from the area.Friends and families of MMIP gathered around a sacred fire…
Wednesday, 17 May 2023 08:47
Town of The Pas prepares for annual budget presentation
The Town of The Pas Council met on May 8, for a regular scheduled council meeting. During Citizens Period, a delegation was made about an overdue water bill and a request to forgive the amount owing.“There are costs to produce water, so there is an actual cost to it,” said…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:46
Warhammer 40k event to be held in The Pas
Board game enthusiasts have a new challenge coming to the community. Warhammer 40k is in the works to take place in The Pas this summer. Warhammer is a tabletop war game originally created in 1983 and has been deemed the most popular miniature war game in the world. Several editions…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:44
Trappers’ competition leads to a love of snowshoeing
The art of snowshoeing is alive in well in northern Manitoba thanks to Indigenous snowshoe maker and racer Diane Buck. As a child, Buck can recall snowshoes being a staple for people in the community and she remembers participating in snowshoe races as a kid.“At a very early age I…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:40
McDonald recognized for her dedication to The Pas Arts Council
The Pas Arts Council recently recognized the efforts of one of its long-standing dedicated volunteers. Jan McDonald has served as a volunteer with The Pas Arts Council for 37 years. It started out as a position with the organization, but then she decided to stay on as a volunteer.“I had…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:37
Red River Metis Fur Co. plans to make a stop in The Pas
The Red River Metis Fur Company (RRMFC) will be on the road from May 15 to 17, and stopping in various Metis communities to purchase furs from MMF Citizenship Card holding citizens. The RRMFC was established to build up the trapping and fur trading opportunities that once were a traditional…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:36
Community supports Red Dress Round Dance
This past weekend there were lots of red dress and MMIWG2S+ events in the tri-community to raise awareness, and to show support and love for those who have experienced this injustice. The Pas Family Resource Centre organized a Red Dress Round Dance last Friday at the intersection of Edwards and…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 09:34
New AIS Program implemented
All lakes in Manitoba are at risk for Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) such as zebra mussels. Sadly, some lakes in the province are already plagued with AIS, which cannot be reversed. In an effort to ensure Riding Mountain National Park remains free of AIS, a new program has been implemented.“Parks…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 10:31
Pride parade and festival plans underway
After having a successful community Pride Parade and Festival, Tri-Community Pride is in the planning stages for the event’s return. Tri-Community Pride wants to continue the valuable awareness and work done by groups in the past that organized the Pride crosswalk and bridge painting, Pride floats in the Canada Day…